Arts & Culture

War games are often problematic for a variety of reasons. But Activision’s latest release proves especially violent as well as historically inaccurate.

An economic system lacking any ethics leads to a “throwaway” culture of consumption and waste, Pope Francis said.

In crafting the horror sequel “Doctor Sleep” (Warner Bros.), which follows up on the events recounted in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film, “The Shining” — based, like its successor, on a novel by Stephen King — writer-director Mike Flanagan takes his time and effectively builds up a macabre mood.

If your folks warned you against “Playing With Fire” (Paramount), their advice was sound. Though generally harmless, this comedy is so painfully unfunny, it’s almost fascinating.

The holiday-themed blend of romantic comedy and drama “Last Christmas” (Universal) is both awkward in execution and problematic in content.

It’s all hands on deck in the vivid fact-based naval epic “Midway” (Lionsgate). In fact, the cast of this historical drama is so crowded that viewers might feel the occasional roll call was in order.

Two new books for female readers offer Catholic perspective and focus on the importance of authentic relationships, feminine spirituality and human dignity within the context of the real world.

Audience reaction to “Love and Mercy: Faustina” was so strong that Fathom Events, which mounted viewings Oct. 28, will do another round of screenings Dec. 2.